JP5942070B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”).

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a game board having a game area, and for example, a game ball is driven into the game area as a game medium. The game balls that are driven into the game area flow down along the game board.

  In the game area, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill is provided at an appropriate position in the vertical direction of the game area.

  As an example of this type of gaming machine, there is a so-called “first type” gaming machine. In this gaming machine, when a game ball as a game medium is received at the start port, a lottery is performed, and the lottery result is derived to the display unit, and the lottery result derived to the display unit is in a predetermined mode Thus, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.

  After the special gaming state is finished, there are a case where a so-called “probability fluctuation” occurs and a case where the normal gaming state is returned. “Probability fluctuation” is a game in which the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state (so-called “winning probability”) is higher than the winning probability in the normal gaming state. In addition, when the probability variation occurs, so-called “short time” is also generated at the same time that the game ball is easily received by the starting port. At this time, when a short time occurs, the game ball is paid out when the game ball is received at the starting port, so that the decrease of the game ball is delayed. When the probability variation occurs, the player is generally notified by the display means.

  However, in the case of such a gaming machine, if the probability variation does not occur after the special gaming state is ended (that is, when returning to the normal gaming state), even if the special gaming state is generated by winning the corner lottery. However, since the expectation that the special game state will occur again after the special game state is finished is low, there is a problem that the interest is lowered.

  Therefore, even if the probability variation does not occur after the special gaming state ends, until the lottery result is displayed a predetermined number of times on the display means (that is, until the symbol variation is performed a predetermined number of times) It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-6742 A Japanese Patent No. 3039765

  However, according to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2, if the probability variation does not occur after the special gaming state ends, the special gaming state still remains even if the time variation occurs until the symbol variation is performed a predetermined number of times. Since there is a low expectation that this will occur, there is a problem that a decline in interest is inevitable.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest caused by the fact that a so-called “probability fluctuation” does not occur after the special gaming state ends.

The invention according to claim 1 performs a lottery including at least a grand prize and a small prize as special prizes in a lottery result based on a start opening provided in a game area and acceptance of game media into the start opening. Controllable special lottery means and a low probability gaming state in which the winning probability in the lottery by the special lottery means is set relatively low or a high probability gaming state in which the winning probability is set higher than the low probability gaming state A winning probability control means, and an opening / closing device provided in the gaming area and capable of opening and closing between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game medium and an open state in which a game medium is more easily received than the closed state; Based on a prize ball payout means for paying out a prize ball on the basis of acceptance of a game medium to the opening and closing device, and a special win in the lottery by the special lottery means, In a gaming machine comprising special game execution means for performing a special game in which the opening / closing device is opened and closed in a manner corresponding to the selected special hit, a passing port provided in the gaming area, and the passing port Based on the passing of the game medium to the normal lottery means for performing the lottery about the normal winning, and accepting the game medium to the starting opening based on the fact that the normal winning is won in the lottery by the normal lottery means The start / acceptance facilitating means for facilitating the game and the normal state in which it is relatively difficult to receive the game medium in the start port, or the reception of the game medium in the start port is made easier than the normal state. a controllable state control means to a particular state, when said contact award at lottery by the special lottery means regardless gaming state is elected, is possible payout of a large amount of prize balls And executing the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing device in a manner, the control of the high probability game state by the winning probability control means, at least can provide grand benefit applying means and a control of the specific state by said state control means, Execution of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which the amount of prize balls to be paid out is smaller than when winning per prize when the prize per prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means, A prize profit granting means capable of providing at least control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means, wherein the prize profit granting means is performed in the low probability gaming state and the normal state. In addition, when the prize per prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means, the prize winning is determined without providing control of the specific state by the state control means. First small prize profit provision for providing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which a smaller amount of prize balls are paid out than when winning, and the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means And a prize ball to be paid out more than when the prize is won when the prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means performed in the high probability gaming state and the specific state. In addition to the execution of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a small amount mode and the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control unit, the second control unit further provides control of the specific state by the state control unit It has a prize prize granting means, and the special lottery means performs the lottery for the special prize so that the prize per prize is more likely to be won than the prize per prize. .
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein, when the extra prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means regardless of the normal state or the specific state, Execution of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which less prize balls are paid out than when the winning is won, control of the specific state by the state control means, and the high probability game by the winning probability control means The apparatus further includes a super prize profit giving means for providing state control.
The invention according to claim 3 is the display control means according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display control means is capable of executing variable display using a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area based on a lottery result by the special lottery means, When a specific condition different from the special win is established in the lottery by the special lottery means, either the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means or the control of the specific state by the state control means Specific profit granting means for executing the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing device in a mode in which a smaller amount of prize balls are paid out than when the winning prize is won, the display control means, Fluctuation display using the plurality of symbols executed when a specific condition different from the special winning is established in the lottery by the special lottery means, by the special lottery means And it has a means for executing in difficult manner to distinguish the variable display using the plurality of symbols to be executed when the hit the small prize is won by selection.

  According to these gaming machines, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

It is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a normal symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a passage opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a 2nd starting port control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a special symbol and game state control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation pattern setting process. 14 is a flowchart continued from step S304 shown in FIG. 14 is a flowchart continued from step S302 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a jackpot game state generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a small hit game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a jackpot game state control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a small hit game control process.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Appearance structure of pachinko machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 1, a decorative member in the game area formed on the game board is omitted.

  Lower speakers 22 and 24 are provided in a lower region of the front frame 20 of the pachinko machine 10. A lower tray 26 capable of storing a game ball as a game medium is provided at a substantially central portion below the front frame body 20. The lower plate is provided with a ball discharge button 27 for discharging the game ball downward. On the right side of the lower plate 26, an operation handle 28 capable of launching a game ball is provided.

  An opening window 30 is formed at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the front frame 20. A transparent plate such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is attached to the opening window 30. Panels (not shown) in which upper speakers 32 and 34, an upper plate 36 that can store game balls, lamps, and the like are provided are provided at the upper, lower, and periphery of the opening window 30, respectively.

  A game board 50 is provided behind the transparent plate attached to the opening window 30 formed in the front frame 20. The configuration of the game board 50 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 50.

  A game area 52 is formed in a substantially circular shape on the game board 50. A large number of nails, windmills, and the like are attached to the game area 52. On the left side of the game area 52, a launch rail 54 is mounted along the periphery of the game area 52. A game ball fired from the operation handle 28 (see FIG. 1) is launched along the firing rail 54 and then driven into the game area 52. The game balls that have been driven into the game area 52 flow down on the game board 50 while colliding with nails, windmills, and the like. Note that a backflow prevention plate 56 is provided at the tip of the launch rail to prevent backflow of game balls that have been driven into the game area 52.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display device 58 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area. A first start port 60 and a second start port 62 are disposed below the liquid crystal display device 58. The second start port 62 has a pair of movable pieces 63. The pair of movable pieces 63 are configured to be openable and closable. When the pair of movable pieces 63 are in a closed state, they cannot receive a game ball, and when they are in an open state, they can receive (win) a game ball.

  On both the left and right sides of the first start port 60 and the second start port 62, passage ports 64 and 66 through which game balls can pass are respectively arranged. In addition, below the first start port 60 and the second start port 62, a large winning port 68 that can be opened and closed is disposed. When the special winning opening 68 is in the open state, it is possible to receive the game ball, and when it is in the closed state, it is difficult to receive the game ball. On the left side of the passing port 64 and the right side of the passing port 66, general winning ports 70 and 72 are arranged, respectively.

  A ball payout device 128 (see FIG. 3 described later) is provided behind the game board 50. When a game ball driven into the game area 52 is received in the first start port 60, the second start port 62, the big winning port 68, and the general winning ports 70 and 72, the game ball as an award is changed to the ball payout device 128. The upper plate 36 or the lower plate 26 is paid out. Thereby, a predetermined profit is given to the player.

  A special symbol display 74 is disposed between the liquid crystal display device 58 and the first start port 60. The special symbol display 74 is composed of two LEDs, and displays a lottery result that is lottery when a game ball is received at the first start port 60 or the second start port 62.

  Between the liquid crystal display device 58 and the special symbol display 74, when a game ball is received at the first start port 60 or the second start port 62 (when winning), the number of the game balls won is maximized. A reserved symbol display 76 for special symbols that reserves up to four is arranged. The reserved symbol display 76 for special symbols is composed of four LEDs.

  A normal symbol display 78 is arranged on the left side of the big prize opening 68. The normal symbol display 78 is composed of two LEDs, and displays a lottery result that is drawn by passing a game ball through the passage port 64.

  Arranged on the right side of the big prize opening 68 is a reserved symbol display unit 80 for normal symbols that reserves up to four game balls when the game balls pass through the passage opening 64. The reserved symbol display device 80 for normal symbols is composed of four LEDs.

  The liquid crystal display device 58 displays the result corresponding to the lottery result displayed on the special symbol display 74 as a combination of three decorative symbol rows. The decorative symbol sequence has, for example, each symbol of 0 to 9 in one column, and each symbol is referred to as a decorative symbol. The three symbol sequences are sequentially stopped and displayed after scrolling each symbol, and the combination when all three symbol sequences are stopped and displayed corresponds to the lottery result displayed on the special symbol display 74. It is a result.

  Note that the number that can be reserved in the special symbol reserved display 76 and the normal symbol reserved display 80 is not limited to four. Further, the number of decorative symbol rows is not limited to three.

  In addition, the “second start port 62”, “big prize opening 68” and “liquid crystal display device 58” of the present embodiment correspond to the “start port”, “opening / closing device” and “display means” of the present invention, respectively. To do.

  However, the display means may be a seven-segment display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, a display device such as a CRT, or the like instead of the liquid crystal display device 58.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although both the 1st start port 60 and the 2nd start port 62 are arrange | positioned, it replaces with this and only the 2nd start port 62 may be arrange | positioned. However, when the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 are in the closed state, it is necessary to be able to accept the game ball instead of being unable to accept the game ball. In addition, when the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second starting port 62 is in the open state, it is preferable that the game ball is more easily received than in the closed state. That is, it means that the second start port 62 can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state in which the game medium can be received more easily than the closed state.

  Even when both the first start port 60 and the second start port 62 are arranged, the game ball cannot be received when the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 are in the closed state. Instead, a game ball may be accepted. However, it is preferable that when the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 is in the open state, it is easier to accept the game ball than in the closed state.

  Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The control of the pachinko machine 10 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 100 and a group of the peripheral boards 200, and among these, the group of the main board 100 plays a game operation (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, award Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 200 controls the rendering operation (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 100 includes a main control board 110 and a payout control board 120. The main control board 110 includes a CPU 112 as a central processing unit, a ROM 114 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 116 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 112 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 10 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 114, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 200 and the payout control board 120. The RAM 116 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 110 and information such as input signals. On the main control board 110, detection signals from the passage sensor 132, the first start port sensor 134, the second start port sensor 136, the big winning port count sensor 142, etc. are transmitted to the panel relay terminal plate 130 or the big winning port relay terminal plate. 140 is input.

  Note that the “big prize opening count sensor 142” in the present embodiment corresponds to “acceptance detection means” of the present invention.

  The passage sensor 132 detects that the game ball has passed through the passage port 64. The first start port sensor 134 detects that a game ball has been received by the first start port 60. The second start port sensor 136 detects that a game ball has been received by the second start port 62. The main control board 110 transmits a drive signal for turning on / off the special symbol display 74, the special symbol reservation display 76, the normal symbol display 78, and the normal symbol reservation display 80 to the panel relay terminal board. The data is output to the display substrate 138 via 130.

  When a drive signal is input from the main control board 110, the display board 138 turns on the special symbol display 74, the special symbol reserved display 76, the normal symbol display 78, or the normal symbol display 78 according to the drive signal. Turn it off or turn it off. Further, the main control board 110 outputs a drive signal for opening and closing the special winning opening 68 (see FIG. 2) to the special winning opening solenoid 144 via the special winning opening relay terminal board 140. The special prize opening solenoid 144 is used to open and close the special prize opening 68. When the special prize opening solenoid 144 is driven, the special prize opening 68 is opened and closed.

  Further, the main control board 110 transmits a drive signal for opening and closing the pair of movable pieces 63 (both see FIG. 2) of the second start port 62 via the start port relay terminal plate 150 to the second start port. Output to solenoid 152. The second start port solenoid 152 is for opening and closing the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62. When the second start port solenoid 152 is driven, the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 is moved. Open and close. The payout control board 120 includes a CPU 122 as a central processing unit, a ROM 124 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 126 as a readable / writable memory. Further, it processes a command signal input from the main control board 110 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 128. Thereby, the ball payout device 128 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 110 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 120 to the main control board 110.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 200 includes a peripheral control board 210. Between the main control board 110 and the peripheral control board 210, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The peripheral control board 210 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 212, the ROM 214, and the RAM 216, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components.

  Peripheral control board 210 has sound source IC 220 and ROM 222 as a read-only memory in which effect sounds are stored. Thereby, a predetermined effect sound according to the gaming state can be output from the upper speakers 32 and 34 and the lower speakers 22 and 24 via the frame decoration relay terminal board 230.

  In addition, the peripheral control board 210 sends a drive signal for turning on / off the frame decoration lamp 232 disposed on the front frame body 20 (see FIG. 1) via the frame decoration relay terminal plate 230. Output to H.232.

  Further, a liquid crystal display device 58 is connected to the peripheral control board 210, and the peripheral control board 210 operates the liquid crystal display device 58. Specifically, in the liquid crystal display device 58, for example, a variety display of three decorative symbol sequences is displayed or stopped, or various effects from the start of the three decorative symbol sequences to the stop display are performed. The peripheral control board 210 operates the liquid crystal display device 58. In addition, the liquid crystal display 58 displays an effect display such as a background image and a character image in addition to displaying three decorative symbol sequences.

Next, the functional configuration of the main control board 110 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main control board 110.
[Functional configuration of main control board 110]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 110 includes a normal symbol lottery means 300, a second start port opening / closing execution means 310, a normal symbol reservation means 320, a normal symbol reservation number storage means 322, and a normal symbol reservation. Number display control means 324, normal symbol display control means 328, special symbol lottery means 400, special symbol reservation means 420, special symbol reservation number storage means 422, special symbol reservation number display control means 424, special Symbol display control means 428, jackpot game state generation means 500, jackpot game execution means 510, bonus winning opening / closing execution means 520, and command transmission means 600 are provided.

  The normal symbol lottery means 300 includes a random number generation means 302 and a short time operation determination means 304, and the special symbol lottery means 400 includes a random number generation means 402 and a probability variation operation determination means 404.

  When the game ball passes through the passage port 64 and is detected by the passage sensor 132, the normal symbol lottery means 300 acquires a predetermined random number by the random number generation means 302. A corresponding hit determination table is selected from the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the ROM 114 of the main control board 110, and the lottery result is determined based on the hit determination table and the acquired random number value.

  In the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 300, a lottery and a win are included in the lottery result.

  The normal symbol hit determination table includes a short time non-operation time determination table and a short time operation time determination table. The short-time non-operation time determination table stores, for example, a normal symbol variation time of 60 seconds and a hit probability of 9/10, and the short-time operation time determination table includes, for example, a normal symbol variation time of 6 seconds. The probability of 9/10 is stored. Therefore, when the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 302 is determined to be hit based on the short-time operation time hit determination table, the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 is frequently executed. It will be.

  The random number lottery result obtained by the random number generator 302 is displayed on the normal symbol display 78 by the normal symbol display controller 328. If the lottery result of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 302 is a win, the second start port opening / closing execution unit 310 drives the second start port solenoid 152. When the second start port solenoid 152 is driven, the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 are opened and closed.

  In addition, if the lottery result of the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 302 is out of place, the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 is not performed.

  Here, the “second start opening / closing execution means 310” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “start opening opening / closing execution means” of the present invention.

  Up to four random number values acquired by the random number generation means 302 are reserved by the ordinary symbol reservation means 320. The reserved number reserved by the normal symbol reserve means 320 is stored in the normal symbol reserve number storage means 322, and the reserved number stored in the normal symbol reserve number storage means 322 is stored in the normal symbol reserve number display control means 324. It is displayed on the reserved display 80.

  The short time operation determining means 304 is for determining whether or not the short time function is in operation. Specifically, when the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generating means 302 is determined based on the time / non-operating time per hit determination table, it is determined that the time shortening function is inactive, When it is determined based on the determination table, it is determined that the time reduction function is in operation.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 60 or the second start port 62 and is detected by the first start port sensor 134 or the second start port sensor 136, the special symbol lottery unit 400 Get a predetermined random number. Then, the corresponding winning determination table is selected from the special symbol winning determination table stored in the ROM 114 of the main control board 110, and the lottery result is determined based on the winning determination table and the acquired random number value.

  In the lottery results by the special symbol lottery means 400, the lottery results include the first jackpot, the second jackpot, the third jackpot and the fourth jackpot. The “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, “third jackpot”, and “fourth jackpot” are the “first special jackpot” and “second special jackpot” of the present invention, respectively. "Win", "Third special hit" and "Fourth special hit" are equivalent.

  In the special symbol determination table, a jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not activated and a jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated are prepared. For example, 1/260 of the jackpot probability is stored in the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not activated, and for example, 1/50 of the jackpot probability is stored in the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated. In addition, the probability variation function non-operation jackpot determination table and the probability variation function activation jackpot determination table further include “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, “third jackpot” when winning the jackpot. ”And“ fourth jackpot ”, for example, 40/100, 25/100, 5/100, and 30/100 are stored, respectively. Further, for example, 1/100 is stored as the winning probability for winning a small hit.

  The probability variation operation determining means 404 determines whether or not the probability variation function is in operation. Specifically, if the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 402 is determined based on the probability variation function non-operation jackpot determination table, it is determined that the probability variation function is inactive, and the probability When it is determined based on the jackpot determination table when the variable function is activated, it is determined that the probability variable function is operating.

  The random number lottery result obtained by the random number generation unit 402 is displayed on the special symbol display 74 by the special symbol display control unit 428. If the lottery result of the random value acquired by the random number generation unit 402 is one of the first jackpot, the second jackpot, the third jackpot, and the fourth jackpot, the jackpot gaming state generation unit 500 wins the jackpot. If a gaming state occurs and the random number lottery result obtained by the random number generation means 402 is a small hit, the small hit game execution means 510 executes the small hit game. When the big hit game state occurs or when the small hit game is executed, the big prize opening opening / closing execution means 520 drives the big prize opening solenoid 144. When the special prize opening solenoid 144 is driven, the normal symbol reservation indicator 80 opens and closes.

  Note that the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state are prepared as the jackpot gaming state in the present embodiment. In the first jackpot gaming state, the opening time of the big winning opening 68 per round (one round) is a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by the big winning opening / closing execution means 520 and the maximum 15 rounds. This is a gaming state in which the big prize opening 68 is opened and closed. In the second jackpot gaming state, the opening time of the big winning opening 68 per round is shorter than a predetermined time in the first jackpot gaming state (for example, 1.8 seconds), and the big winning is won over two rounds. A game that opens and closes the mouth 68. However, the big prize opening 68 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, nine balls) of game balls are received in the big prize opening 68 when the big hit gaming state occurs.

  As described above, when the first big hit game state occurs, a large number of game balls are received in the big winning opening 68, so that a large number of game balls are paid out by the ball payout device 128, but the second big hit game state has occurred. In some cases, few game balls are accepted at the grand prize winning opening 68 or no game balls are accepted at all, so the number of game balls paid out by the ball payout device 128 is small. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player is significantly different when the first jackpot gaming state occurs and when the second jackpot gaming state occurs.

  Note that the “first jackpot gaming state” and the “second jackpot gaming state” of the present embodiment correspond to the “first special gaming state” and the “second special gaming state” of the present invention, respectively.

  On the other hand, in the small hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening 68 per round is shorter than the predetermined time in the first big hit gaming state (for example, 1.8 seconds) and won twice. A game that opens and closes the mouth 68. Accordingly, although the gaming state is different, the operation mode of the big winning opening 68 in the small hit game is the same as the operation mode of the big winning port 68 in the second big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, a first advantageous gaming state, a second advantageous gaming state, and a third advantageous gaming state are prepared in addition to the normal gaming state and the jackpot gaming state. The first advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state, and the third advantageous gaming state are all gaming states that occur after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the first advantageous gaming state, the lottery result of the random number acquired by the random number generator 302 is determined based on the short-time operation time hit determination table, and the random value lottery acquired by the random number generator 402 is operated by the probability variation function. The gaming state is determined based on the time jackpot determination table. That is, in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, a so-called “probability fluctuation” occurs in which the winning probability of winning the jackpot is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the lottery time in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is longer than that in the normal gaming state. In other words, a so-called “short time” occurs.

  In the second advantageous gaming state, the lottery result of the random number acquired by the random number generation unit 302 is determined based on the short-time operation time determination table, and the lottery result of the random number acquired by the random number generation unit 402 is determined based on the probability variation function. The gaming state is determined based on the operating jackpot determination table. That is, the probability of winning a jackpot in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, but a so-called “short time” occurs in which the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. .

  In the third advantageous gaming state, the lottery result of the random number acquired by the random number generation unit 302 is determined based on the short time non-operation time hit determination table, and the random number lottery result acquired by the random number generation unit 402 is The gaming state is determined based on the operating jackpot determination table. In other words, the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, but in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, the winning probability for winning the jackpot is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Fluctuation "occurs.

  The “normal game state” means a state that is not one of the first jackpot game state, the second jackpot game state, the first advantageous game state, the second advantageous game state, and the third advantageous game state. . Specifically, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 302 is performed based on the short time non-operation time hit determination table, and the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 402 is performed when the probability variation function is not operated. It is a gaming state performed based on the jackpot determination table.

  Here, when the so-called “probability fluctuation” occurs, the probability that the big hit gaming state occurs in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 becomes higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the special symbol change time in the special symbol display 74 ( That is, the three decorative symbol sequence variation times in the liquid crystal display device 58) are shortened compared to those in the normal gaming state. However, it is not essential to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 74, and the probability that the big hit gaming state will occur in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 only becomes higher than that in the normal gaming state. There may be.

  In addition, when a so-called “short time” occurs, the opening and closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 is frequently performed, so that the game ball is easily received by the second start port 62. As a result, not only the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 is promoted, but also the game balls are paid out from the ball payout device 128, so that the decrease of the game balls can be suppressed (so-called “a good ball holding state”).

  Here, if the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “first jackpot”, the first advantageous game state is generated after the first jackpot game state is generated. Specifically, for example, after the grand prize opening 68 is opened for 15 rounds, both the probability variation function and the time reduction function operate, and both the probability variation and the time reduction occur.

  If the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “second jackpot”, after the first jackpot gaming state occurs, the second advantageous gaming state occurs. Specifically, for example, after 15 rounds of opening of the special winning opening 68 are performed, time reduction occurs with the same jackpot probability as in the normal gaming state.

  If the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “third jackpot”, after the second jackpot gaming state is generated, the third advantageous gaming state is generated. Specifically, for example, after the special winning opening 68 is opened for two rounds, the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, and the probability variation occurs.

  If the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “the fourth jackpot”, the first advantageous gaming state is generated after the second jackpot gaming state is generated. Specifically, for example, after the winning opening 68 is opened for two rounds, both the probability variation function and the time reduction function are activated, and both the probability variation and the time reduction occur.

  If the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “small hit”, the small hit game is executed. Specifically, for example, the special winning opening 68 is opened twice. Note that with the small win game, the game state does not change as in the case of winning a special win, and only the big winning opening 68 is opened. In addition, when the first big hit game state occurs and when the second big hit game state occurs, the special symbol lottery means 400 is not drawn, so that the small hit game is not executed. That is, the small hit game is a form in the normal gaming state.

  As described above, which of the normal gaming state, the first jackpot gaming state, the second jackpot gaming state, the first advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state, and the third advantageous gaming state is to be generated is small. This is performed by the winning game execution means 510, the big hit gaming state generating means 500, the normal symbol lottery means 300 or the special symbol lottery means 400. That is, the “main control board 110 (more specifically, the CPU 112)” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “game state control means” of the present invention.

  In the first advantageous game state and the second advantageous game state, a so-called “short time” occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of this so-called “short time”, for example, the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, but the probability of winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is higher than in the normal gaming state. A game or a game in which the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is shorter than that in the normal game state and the probability of winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 may be higher than in the normal game state.

  Here, a specific example of “a state in which the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, but the probability of winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is higher than in the normal gaming state”. For example, instead of the short-time non-operating time per hour determination table, a table having a normal symbol variation time of 6 seconds and a 1/100 hit probability stored is prepared. This corresponds to the case where a table in which a normal symbol variation time is 6 seconds and a hit probability of 9/10 is stored is prepared.

  Further, as a specific example of “a state in which the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is higher than in the normal gaming state” For example, instead of the short-time non-operation time determination table, a table in which a normal symbol variation time of 60 seconds and a hit probability of 3/10 is stored is prepared. This corresponds to the case where a table in which the symbol variation time is 6 seconds and the hit probability 9/10 is stored is prepared.

  The command transmission means 600 outputs a command to the peripheral board 200 when the lottery result in the special symbol lottery means 400 or the special symbol reservation means 420 is released. The main command is a random number for determining an effect display pattern in the liquid crystal display device 58, for example.

  The “normal symbol lottery means 300” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “second lottery means” of the present invention, and the “special symbol lottery means 400” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “first lottery means” of the present invention. To do.

Next, the functional configuration of the peripheral substrate 200 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the peripheral control board 210.
[Functional configuration of peripheral control board 210]
As shown in FIG. 5, the peripheral control board 210 includes a display control unit 250, a variable display pattern storage unit 252, an effect display pattern storage unit 254, an effect sound control unit 256, and an effect sound pattern storage unit 258, The lamp control board 260 and the lamp lighting pattern storage means 262 are provided.

  When a command from the main control board 110 is input, the display control unit 250 determines a display pattern to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 based on the command. Specifically, when a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 134 or the second start port sensor 136, a command is input from the command transmission means 600 of the main control board 110. Thereafter, a variable display pattern of a plurality of decorative symbol sequences is determined based on the variable display pattern storage unit 252, and an effect display pattern such as a background image or a character is determined based on the effect display pattern storage unit 254. Then, display on the liquid crystal display device 58 is controlled by the display control means 250 based on the determined variation display pattern and effect display pattern.

  When the command from the main control board 110 is input, the effect sound control means 256 determines the effect sound pattern to be output from the upper speakers 32 and 34 and the lower speakers 22 and 24 based on the command. Specifically, the effect sound pattern is determined based on effect sound pattern storage means 258. The effect sound output from the upper speakers 32 and 34 and the lower speakers 22 and 24 is controlled by the effect sound control means 256 based on the determined effect sound pattern.

  When the command from the main control board 110 is input, the lamp control board 260 determines a lamp lighting pattern to be output to the lamp driving board 240 based on the command. Specifically, the lamp lighting pattern is determined based on the lamp lighting pattern storage means 262. Based on the determined lighting pattern, the lamp lighting pattern storage unit 262 controls lighting and extinguishing of each lamp connected via the lamp driving substrate 240.

Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 110 (particularly the CPU 112) will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Normal symbol control processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a routine of normal symbol control processing. In this normal symbol control process, a passage opening process (step S10) and a normal symbol variation start process (step S20) are performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the routine of the passage opening process (step S10). In this passage opening process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the passage 64, specifically, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the passage sensor 132 (step S12). If no game ball is detected (NO in step S12), the passage passage routine is returned.

If it is determined that the game ball is detected by the passage sensor 132 in step S12 (YES in step S12), whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol (the number of held balls of the game balls that have passed through the passage port 64) is 4 or more. It is determined whether or not (step S14). If it is determined in step S14 that the number of reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in step S14), the routine for passing through the passage is returned, and if it is determined that the number is less than 4, the storage process (step S16) is performed. Is called.

  Note that the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol is the same as the number of LEDs that are lit and displayed on the normal symbol display 78. Thereby, the player can confirm the number of holds.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a routine of normal symbol variation start processing. In this normal symbol variation start process (step S20), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold history is 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol hold ball count is 0 (step S22). If the number of held balls is zero (YES in step S22), the routine for normal symbol variation start processing is returned.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the number of held balls is not 0 (NO in step S22), the holding history is shifted (step S24), and a random number is acquired by the random number generator 302 (step S26). Then, the reserved storage number stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage means 322 is subtracted (step S28).

  When the reserved storage number stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage means 322 is subtracted, the process proceeds to step S30, and it is determined whether or not the operation is a short time operation. Here, if the time-short operation is not being performed (NO in step S30), the short-time non-operation time determination table is selected (step S32), and if the time-short operation is being performed (YES in step S30), the short-time operation time determination table is selected. (Step S34).

  When a hit determination table is selected in step S32 or step S34, a hit determination is performed based on the selected hit determination table and the random number value acquired by the random number generator 302. If this determination is successful (YES in step S36), the second start port control process (step S40) is performed, and if not, the routine for normal symbol variation start processing is returned.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a routine of the second start port control process (step S40). In the second start port control process, first, it is determined whether or not the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 are being opened (step S42).

  If the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 is not open (NO in step S42), the second start port solenoid 152 is operated by the second start port opening / closing execution means 310, and the second start port 62 is operated. The pair of movable pieces 63 are opened (step S44). Thereafter, the routine of the second start port control process is returned.

  If the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second starting port 62 are being opened (YES in step S42), it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed (step S46). Here, if the predetermined opening time has not elapsed, the process waits until the predetermined opening time elapses (NO in step S46).

If it is determined that the opening time of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 has passed a predetermined time (YES in step S46), the second start port solenoid 152 is turned on by the second start port opening / closing execution means 310. Operate to close the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second starting port 62 (step S48). Thereafter, the routine of the second start port control process is returned.
[About special symbol / game state control processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a routine of the special symbol / game state control process. In this special symbol / game state control process, after the start winning process (step S100) is performed, the process flag is confirmed (step S110 to step S122), and the process corresponding to the process flag is performed.

  Specifically, first, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 0 (step S110). If the processing flag is 0 (YES in step S110), a variation start process (step S200) is performed, and the processing flag is 0. If not (NO in step S110), the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 1. If the processing flag is 1 (YES in step S112), a variation pattern setting process (step S300) is performed, and the processing flag is not 1 (step S112). The process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 2. If the processing flag is 2 (YES in step S114), a process during change (step S400) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 2 (in step S114). NO) Proceed to step S116.

  In step S116, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 3. If the processing flag is 3 (YES in step S116), a jackpot gaming state generation process (step S500) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 3 (step S116). The process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 4. If the processing flag is 4 (YES in step S118), a small hit game start process (step S600) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 4 (step S118). (NO in S118) Proceed to step S120.

  In step S120, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 5. If the processing flag is 5 (YES in step S120), the jackpot gaming state control process (step S700) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 5 (step S120). (NO in S120) Proceed to step S122.

In step S122, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 6. If the processing flag is 6 (YES in step S122), a small hit game control process (step S800) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 6 (step S122). (NO in S122), the special symbol / game state control process routine is returned.
[Start-up winning process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a start winning process routine. In this start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start win during the game (step S102). Specifically, when a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 134 or the second start port sensor 136, it is determined that there is a start win. On the other hand, if no detection signal is input, it is determined that there is no start winning, and the start winning process routine is returned.

  If it is determined that there is a start prize (YES in step S102), it is determined whether the number of start suspensions is less than the maximum of 4 (step S104). At this time, if the start pending number has already reached 4 (YES in step S104), the start winning process routine is returned as it is.

  On the other hand, if the number of start suspension is less than 4 (NO in step S104), a suspension storage process is performed (step S106). In the hold storage process, for example, “1” is added to the hold number counter secured in the RAM 116 (see FIG. 3), and the number of lights on the special symbol reservation indicator 76 (LED) (see FIG. 6) is also added. Is increased by one.

  In the hold storage process, the random number generation unit 402 also acquires a random value. The random value acquired at this time includes, for example, a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter), an effect display pattern random number, and the like.

  Of these, the jackpot determining random number is a random number for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. The jackpot symbol random number is used when the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot, and more specifically, the display pattern (two patterns) stopped and displayed by the special symbol display 74 (see FIG. 2). It is a random number for specifying the combination pattern of the lighting state in LED. The variable variation random number (variable variation counter) is a random number for varying the symbol variation time by the special symbol display 74. The effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying the variable display pattern of the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 (see FIG. 2). When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 116 (see FIG. 3), the suspension storage process is finished and the present routine is returned.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the routine of the fluctuation start process. In this variation start process, first, it is determined whether or not the special hold history is 0 (step S202). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings stored in the special symbol reservation number storage unit 422 is 0. If the number of holdings is 0 (YES in step S202), the process proceeds to step S220, and the processing flag Is updated to 1.

  On the other hand, if the number of holdings stored in the special symbol reservation number storage unit 422 is not 0 (NO in step S2020), the holding history is shifted (step S204), and a random number is acquired by the random number generation unit 402 (step S204). S206). Then, the number of reserved special symbols stored in the special symbol reserve storage means 422 is subtracted (step S208).

  When the reserved stored number stored in the special symbol reserved number storage unit 422 is subtracted, the process proceeds to step S210, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation. Here, if the probability variation function is not in operation (NO in step S210), the probability variation function non-operation jackpot determination table is selected (step S212), and if the probability variation function is in operation (YES in step S210). A jackpot determination table is selected when the probability variation function is activated (step S214).

  When the jackpot determination table is selected in step S212 or step S214, the jackpot determination is performed based on the selected jackpot determination table and the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 402. If the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot (YES in step S216), the jackpot flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S220.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot determination in step S216 is not a jackpot (NO), a jackpot determination is performed. If the small hit is determined by the small hit determination (YES in step S222), the small hit flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S220, the processing flag is updated to 1. Thereafter, the routine for the variation start process is returned.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a routine of the variation pattern setting process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart continued from step S304 shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart continued from step S302 shown in FIG.

  In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (step S302). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is a jackpot of 15R. Specifically, if the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the process proceeds to step S306, whether or not it is a probable change, that is, the probability variation after the end of the special gaming state It is determined whether to activate the function.

  If it is determined in step S306 that the change is likely (YES), the probability change big hit hour variation display pattern table is selected (step S308). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “first jackpot”, the probability variation jackpot time variation display pattern table is selected (step S308), and then the process proceeds to step S328.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no certain change (NO), the normal big hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S310). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “second jackpot”, the normal jackpot hour variation display pattern table is selected (step S310), and then the process proceeds to step S328.

  Returning to step S304, if it is determined that the number of rounds is not a big hit of 15R, the process proceeds to step S312 in FIG. 14, and whether or not the time-shortening operation determining means 304 is time-saving, that is, whether or not the time-shortening function is operating. Is judged.

  If it is determined in step S312 that the time is not short (NO), the probability variation short time variation display pattern table is selected (step S314). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “third jackpot”, this probability variation short hit variation display pattern table is selected, and then the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S312 that the time is short (YES), the time variation display pattern table per probability variation short / short time is selected (step S316). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is “fourth big hit”, this probability variation short / short hit hour variation display pattern table is selected, and then the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the “big jackpot” includes both the first jackpot gaming state (15R jackpot gaming state) and the second jackpot gaming state (2R jackpot gaming state), of which the second jackpot gaming The state is specifically referred to as “short hits”.

  Further, returning to step S302, if it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON (NO), the process proceeds to step S318 in FIG. 15, and it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON.

  If the small hit flag is ON (YES in step S318), the process proceeds to step S320, the small hit hour variation display pattern table is selected, and then, the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in step S318), the process proceeds to step S322, and it is determined whether or not it is reach.

  If it is reach (YES in step S322), the process proceeds to step S324, where the out-of-reach fluctuation display pattern table is selected, and then the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not reach (NO in step S322), the process proceeds to step S326, where the deviation variation display pattern table is selected, and then, the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the display pattern stored in the probability variation short hitting time variation display pattern table and the display pattern stored in the small hitting time variation display pattern table are very similar. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the probability variation short hit state has occurred or whether the small hit game has occurred.

  In this embodiment, both the probability variation short hit time variation display pattern table and the small hit hour variation display pattern table are prepared, but instead, one table referred to when the probability variation short hit and small hit May be prepared. In other words, this one table is used both as a probability variation short time variation display pattern table and a small hit variation display pattern table.

  In step S328, the variable display random number, step S308, step S310, step S314 (see FIG. 14), step S316 (see FIG. 14), step S320 (see FIG. 15), step S324 (see FIG. 15), and step S326 (see FIG. The variation display pattern is determined based on the variation display pattern table selected in any one of the steps (see FIG. 15).

  When the variable display pattern is determined in step S328, the process proceeds to step S330, and the determined variable display pattern is set as a selection value. Then, the variable time value is set in the timer (step S332), and the processing flag is updated to 2 (step S334). Thereafter, the routine of the variation pattern setting process is returned.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a routine of the changing process. In the changing process, it is first determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S402). If the special symbol is changing (YES in step S402), the routine of the changing process is returned, and if the special symbol is not changing (NO in step S402), the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed. Here, if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (YES in step S404), the process proceeds to step S406 to stop the variation of the special symbol, and the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is lit on the special symbol display 74. (Step S406), the process proceeds to Step S408. On the other hand, if the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (NO in step S404), the in-fluctuation processing routine is returned.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON. Here, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in step S408), the process proceeds to step S410, the processing flag is updated to 3, and then the changing process is returned. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in step S408), the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON. Here, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in step S412), the process proceeds to step S414, the processing flag is updated to 4, and then the changing process is returned. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON (YES in step S412), the process proceeds to step S416, the processing flag is updated to 0, and then the changing process is returned.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a routine of the big hit gaming state generation process. In the jackpot gaming state generation process, first, it is determined by the probability variation operation determination means 404 whether or not the probability variation function is in operation. If it is determined that the probability variation function is in operation (YES in step S502), the process proceeds to step S504, the operation of the probability variation function is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation function is inactive (NO in step S502), the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined by the time reduction operation determination means 304 whether or not the time reduction function is in operation. If it is determined that the time reduction function is in operation (YES in step S506), the process proceeds to step S508, the operation of the time reduction function is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S510. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving function in step S is not activated (NO in step S506), the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot, that is, whether or not the first jackpot gaming state. If it is determined that 15R is a big hit (YES in step S510), the process proceeds to step S512, where the number of 15R big hits, the opening time, and the limited number are set. Specifically, for example, the number of times of opening is set to 15 (15 rounds), the opening time is set to 30 seconds, and the limit number is set to 9 for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S516, where the processing flag is updated to 5, and the big hit gaming state generation processing routine is returned.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 15R big hit (NO in step S510), the process proceeds to step S514, and the short hit opening number, opening time, and limit number are set. Specifically, for example, the number of times of opening is set to 2 times (2 rounds), the opening time is set to, for example, 1.8 seconds, and the limit number is set to, for example, 3. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S516, where the processing flag is updated to 5, and the big hit gaming state generation processing routine is returned.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a routine of the small hit game start process. In the small hit game starting process, the small hit release count and the open time are set (step S602). In the present embodiment, the number of small hits opening / opening time is set to the same value as the number of short hits opening / opening time / restricted number. Specifically, for example, the number of times of opening is set to 2 times (2 rounds), the opening time is set to, for example, 1.8 seconds, and the limit number is set to, for example, 3. Then, the process proceeds to step S604, the processing flag is updated to 6, and the small hit game start processing routine is returned.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a routine for the big hit gaming state control process. In this jackpot gaming state control process, first, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 68 is open (step S702). If the special winning opening 68 is open (YES in step S702), the process proceeds to step S704, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 68 has elapsed.

  If the opening time of the special winning opening 68 has not elapsed (NO in step S704), the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether or not the maximum winning number of game balls has been received in the special winning opening 68. Here, the “maximum number of winnings” is the limited number set in step S512 or step S514.

  If it is determined that the maximum number of game balls has been won in the big prize opening 68 (YES in step S706), the big prize opening solenoid 144 is operated by the big prize opening opening / closing execution means 520, and the big prize opening 68 is closed. (Step S708). Thereafter, the jackpot game processing routine is returned.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that the opening time of the big winning opening 68 has passed (YES in step S704), the big winning opening 68 is closed, the process proceeds to step S708, and then the jackpot game processing routine is returned. The

  If it is determined in step S706 that the maximum number of game balls has not been won in the big prize opening 68 (NO in step S706), the jackpot game process routine is returned.

  Returning to step S702, if the special winning opening 68 is not open (NO in step S702), the process proceeds to step S710, where the number of times of opening reaches the predetermined number of times, that is, the number of times of opening set in step S512 or step S514. It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined that the number of times the special prize opening 68 has not been opened has reached the predetermined number (NO in step S710), the process proceeds to step S712, and the special prize opening solenoid 144 is operated by the special prize opening opening / closing execution means 520. The big prize opening 68 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times the special winning opening 68 is opened reaches a predetermined number (YES in step S710), the process proceeds to step S714, and the big hit flag is turned OFF. Then, the process proceeds to step S716.

  In step S716, the probability variation operation determining means 404 determines whether or not the probability variation has occurred, that is, whether or not to operate the probability variation function. In other words, the jackpot gaming state control process that has been performed so far is performed by the special symbol lottery means 400 for any one of “first jackpot”, “third jackpot”, and “fourth jackpot”. If it is based on winning, it is determined that it is a certain change (YES in step S716), the operation of the probability variation function is started, and a probability variation is generated (step S718). That is, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 402 is performed with reference to the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated.

  When the probability variation function is activated in step S718, the process proceeds to step S720, and it is determined by the time reduction operation determination means 304 whether the time is short, that is, whether the time reduction function is to be activated. In other words, if the jackpot gaming state control process performed so far is based on winning the “first jackpot” or “fourth jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is said that the time is short. Judgment is made (YES in step S720), and the operation of the time reduction function starts (step S722). Specifically, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 302 is performed with reference to the short-time operation hit determination table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S730, the processing flag is updated to 0, and the jackpot gaming state control processing routine is returned.

  On the other hand, in step S720, if the time is not short, that is, if the jackpot gaming state control processing performed so far is based on winning the “third jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is determined that the time is not short. (NO in step S720), the process proceeds to step S724.

  In step S724, whether the jackpot gaming state control process that has been performed so far is based on winning the “third jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 400 during operation of the probability variation function, or probability variation Whether or not the special symbol lottery means 400 is based on winning the “third jackpot” during non-operation is determined.

  In step S724, the jackpot gaming state control process performed so far is based on the fact that the special symbol lottery means 400 has won the “third jackpot” while the probability variation function is operating and the time-shortening function is operating. When it is determined that it is a thing (YES in step S724), the process proceeds to step S722, and the operation of the time reduction function is started. On the other hand, the jackpot gaming state control processing that has been performed so far is based on the fact that the special symbol lottery means 400 has won the “third jackpot” while the probability variation function is not operating or the time-shortening function is not operating. If it is determined (NO in step S724), the process proceeds to step S730, the process flag is updated to 0, and the jackpot gaming state control process routine is returned.

  That is, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the “third jackpot”, the special symbol lottery means after the second jackpot game state based on the win for the “third jackpot” is over. One of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state is generated according to the gaming state when the lottery is performed according to 400.

  Specifically, during the first advantageous gaming state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state performed based on winning the “first jackpot” in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, or the special symbol lottery means In the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 in the first advantageous game state after the end of the second jackpot game state, which is performed based on winning the “fourth jackpot” in the lottery by 400, it becomes “third jackpot” When winning, the first advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second jackpot gaming state based on the winning of the “third jackpot”. On the other hand, when the “third jackpot” is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 during the second advantageous gaming state, the third advantageous gaming state, or the normal gaming state, the “third jackpot” is reached. After the end of the second big hit gaming state based on winning, the third advantageous gaming state occurs.

  In other words, when “third jackpot” is won when at least one of the probability variation function and the time shortening function is inactive, only the probability variation function is activated after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. Therefore, the time reduction function does not work. On the other hand, when the “third jackpot” is won when both the probability varying function and the time-shortening function are activated, both the probability varying function and the time-shortening function are activated after the end of the second jackpot gaming state.

  Returning to step S716, if the jackpot gaming state control process performed so far is based on winning the “second jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is determined that there is no certainty (in step S716). NO), the operation of the time reduction function is started (step S726). Specifically, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 302 is performed with reference to the short-time operation hit determination table. The probability variation function does not work. Then, the process proceeds to step S728, where the specified number of times to activate the time saving function is set (step S728), the processing flag is updated to 0 (step S730), and the jackpot gaming state control processing routine ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a routine of the small hit game control process. In this small hit game control process, first, it is determined whether or not a maximum winning game ball is received in the big winning opening 68 (step S802). The maximum number of winnings is the same value as the limited number for short wins set in step S514.

  When the maximum number of game balls is not received in the big winning opening 68 (NO in step S802), the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 68 is open. If the special winning opening 68 is open (YES in step S804), the process proceeds to step S806, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 68 has elapsed.

  If the opening time of the special winning opening 68 has elapsed (YES in step S806), the process proceeds to step S808, and the special winning opening 68 is closed. More specifically, the special prize opening / closing execution means 520 operates the special prize opening solenoid 144 to close the special prize opening 68.

  After closing the big prize opening 68, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening the big prize opening 68 has reached a predetermined number (step S810). Here, the predetermined number of times is the same value as the number of short hits opened in step S514. If the number of times the special winning opening 68 is opened reaches a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S818.

  On the other hand, if the opening time of the special winning opening 68 has not elapsed (NO in step S806), the small hit game control processing routine is returned.

  Returning to step S804, if the special winning opening 68 is not open (NO in step S804), the process proceeds to step S812, where the special winning opening 68 is opened. Specifically, the special prize opening solenoid 144 is operated by the special prize opening / closing execution means 520 to open the special prize opening 68. Thereafter, a routine for small hit game control processing is returned.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the maximum number of game balls has been received in the special winning opening 68 (YES in step S802), the process proceeds to step S814, and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 68 is open. At this time, if the special winning opening 68 is open (YES in step S814), the process proceeds to step S816, and the special winning opening 68 is closed. Specifically, the special prize opening solenoid 144 is operated and closed by the special prize opening / closing execution means 520. Then, the process proceeds to step S818.

  In step S814, if the special winning opening 68 is not open (NO), the process proceeds to step S818. In step S818, the processing flag is updated to 0. Thereafter, the small hit game control processing routine is returned.

  In the present embodiment, in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, when the “first jackpot” is won and when the “second jackpot” is won, the number of times the grand prize opening 68 is opened (round) The number of rounds is 15 (15 rounds), but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds may be different between the case where the “first jackpot” is won and the case where the “second jackpot” is won. . For example, the case of 16 rounds when winning “first jackpot” and 15 rounds when winning “second jackpot” are applicable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, when the “third jackpot” is won and when the “fourth jackpot” is won, the number of times the grand prize winning opening 68 is opened (round) Number) is 2 times (2 rounds), but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds may be different between the case where the “third jackpot” is won and the case where the “fourth jackpot” is won. . For example, there are two rounds when winning the “third jackpot” and three rounds when winning the “second jackpot”. However, it is preferable that the number of rounds (the number of times the big winning opening 68 is opened) when winning the “third big hit” is the same as the number of opening of the big winning opening 68 at the time of the small hit.

  That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 68 is performed more times than the predetermined threshold is the “first big winning gaming state”, and the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 68 is performed less than the predetermined threshold. The jackpot gaming state to be performed can be referred to as a “second jackpot gaming state”. This threshold value can be selected as appropriate, and corresponds to, for example, 5 rounds or 10 rounds.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment is in the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the “first jackpot”. The variable display of a plurality of decorative symbol sequences displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 is variable based on, for example, the first variation pattern (variation mode).

In addition, when the first advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “third jackpot”, this first advantageous gaming state During the occurrence, the first jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the “first jackpot” is displayed on the display of the variation of the plurality of decorative symbol strings displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58. Based on the same variation pattern (for example, the first variation pattern) as in the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of. On the other hand, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second winning gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “third jackpot”, this third advantageous While the gaming state is occurring, the variation display of the plurality of decorative symbol sequences displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 is variably displayed based on the second variation pattern different from the first variation pattern.

  This second variation pattern is, for example, the same pattern as the variation pattern in the normal gaming state. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp whether the current gaming state is the third advantageous gaming state or the normal gaming state.

  Further, it is preferable that not only the variation pattern of the plurality of decorative symbol sequences but also the effect display pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 is the same. For example, when the first advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “third jackpot”, this first advantageous gaming state During the generation, the effect display pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 is generated after the end of the first jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “first jackpot”. Based on the same effect display pattern (for example, the first effect display pattern) as in the first advantageous gaming state, the second winning based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “third jackpot” When the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the gaming state ends, the effect display pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 is displayed during the third advantageous gaming state. Variation that corresponds to displayed based on different second effect display pattern and effect display pattern.

  Further, when the first advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “third jackpot”, this first advantageous gaming state During the generation, the pattern of the effect sound output from the upper speakers 32 and 34 and the lower speakers 22 and 24 is the first based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the “first jackpot” win. Performed based on the same effect sound pattern (for example, the first effect sound pattern) that occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second winning gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the winning of the “third jackpot”, this third advantageous During the gaming state, the effect sounds output from the upper speakers 32 and 34 and the lower speakers 22 and 24 are variably displayed based on the second effect sound pattern different from the first effect sound pattern.

Thus, the gaming machine represented by the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment includes the following means. In addition, the following means 1-8 are provided individually or in combination as appropriate.
[Means 1]
This gaming machine
A game board in which a game area is formed and a game medium is driven toward the game area;
A start port that is disposed in a game area of the game board and has a movable piece that can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state in which the game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
Start detection means for detecting that the game medium driven toward the game area is received by the start port;
First lottery means for performing lottery including at least a first special hit, a second special hit, and a third special hit in the lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection means;
A passage port disposed in a game area of the game board and through which a game medium can pass;
Passage detection means for detecting that the game medium has passed through the passage opening;
A second lottery means for performing a lottery including at least a miss and a win in the lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the passage detecting means;
Starting port opening and closing execution means capable of executing the opening and closing operation of the movable piece in response to winning in the lottery by the second lottery means;
An opening / closing device that is arranged in a game area of the game board and is capable of opening and closing between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game medium and an open state in which a game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
An opening / closing device opening / closing execution means capable of performing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device;
An acceptance detecting means for detecting that the game medium is received by the opening and closing device;
Profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection means or the acceptance detection means;
According to the lottery result by the first lottery means, the normal gaming state and the opening / closing operation of the switchgear are performed by the switchgear opening / closing execution means for a predetermined number of times when the opening time per one time is a predetermined time. The first special gaming state to be executed, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device is executed for opening / closing the opening / closing device over a number of times that the opening time per time is shorter than the predetermined time and less than the predetermined number of times. A second special gaming state executed by the means, a first advantageous gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the first lottery means and the second lottery means than in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state In the second advantageous gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the second lottery means than in the normal gaming state, and the game by the first lottery means than in the normal gaming state. Anda gaming state control means for controlling any of the gaming state of the plurality of game states including at least a third advantageous gaming state advantageous lottery is performed,
The gaming state control means is
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the first special win, the first special gaming state is generated and the first advantageous gaming state is generated after the first special gaming state is ended,
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the second special win, the first special gaming state is generated and the second advantageous gaming state is generated after the end of the first special gaming state,
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the third special win, after the second special gaming state based on the win for the third special win is over, the lottery by the first lottery means One of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state is generated in accordance with the gaming state at the time of play.

  According to this, when a game medium (game ball) is received in the start port (second start port 62) and detected by the start detection means (second start port sensor 136), at least it comes off and the first special hit is made. (First jackpot), second special jackpot (second jackpot) and third special jackpot (third jackpot) are drawn by the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) included in the lottery result. Is done. When the game ball passes through the passage port 64 and is detected by the passage detection means (passage sensor 132), the second lottery means (ordinary symbol lottery means 300) including at least a miss and a win included in the lottery result. A lottery will be held. When the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is won, the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start opening 62 is executed by the start opening / closing execution means (second start opening opening / closing execution means 310). When the first jackpot is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, a first special gaming state (first jackpot gaming state) is generated, and when the first jackpot gaming state is ended, a first advantageous gaming state is generated. . Further, when the second jackpot is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, the first jackpot gaming state is generated, and when the first jackpot gaming state is ended, the second advantageous gaming state is generated. Further, when the third jackpot is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, a second special gaming state (second jackpot gaming state) is generated, and when the second jackpot gaming state ends, the special symbol lottery means 400 One of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state is generated according to the gaming state when the lottery is performed. The first jackpot game state is a game in which the opening time per one time is a predetermined time and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device is executed for a predetermined number of times. The second jackpot game state is In this game, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device is executed over a number of times that the opening time per time is shorter than the predetermined time and less than the predetermined number of times. Further, the first advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the special symbol lottery means 400 and the normal symbol lottery means 300 than in the normal gaming state. Is a gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the normal symbol lottery means 300 than in the normal gaming state, and the third advantageous gaming state is a special symbol lottery means than in the normal gaming state. 400 is a gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed.

  Accordingly, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the third jackpot, any one of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. Since a gaming state occurs, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the absence of so-called “probability fluctuation”.

  In addition, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the third jackpot, the first advantageous game state and the third game state according to the gaming state when the special symbol lottery means 400 is won. One of the advantageous gaming states occurs. Therefore, after the second jackpot gaming state ends, a change can be given compared to the case where the gaming state corresponding to the lottery result occurs, so that the interest of the game is enhanced.

In the present invention, “first special hit (first jackpot)”, “second special jackpot (second jackpot)” and “third special jackpot (third jackpot)” are all “First special gaming state (first big hit gaming state)” and “second special gaming state (first game state) which are the winning types in the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) and indicate the game mode when the special gaming state occurs. "Big jackpot gaming state""is a different concept. In other words, it does not mean that the “second special game state” occurs when the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the “second special win”. When the “special hit of 2” is won, the “first special gaming state” occurs.

  In addition, “the lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the first lottery means” means that the probability variation function is activated. That is, the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 is performed with reference to the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated. At this time, in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, the probability of winning one of “first special hit”, “second special hit”, and “third special hit” is, for example, in the normal gaming state It becomes higher than when the probability fluctuation function is not activated.

  In the special symbol lottery means 400, it is only one time to decide whether to win or to win one of “first special hit”, “second special hit” and “third special hit”. In addition to the one-stage lottery determined by the lottery, a multi-stage lottery may be performed. For example, when only a miss or a big win is determined in the first lottery and the first lottery is a big win, “first special win”, “second special hit” and “third special win” Any one of them may be determined by the second lottery.

  Further, “the lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the second lottery means” means that the time-shortening function is activated. That is, the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is performed with reference to the short-time operation time hit determination table. At this time, the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 (the time until the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol lottery means 400 after the game ball is detected by the passage sensor 132) is shortened as in, for example, the normal game state. Since it becomes shorter than when the function is not activated, the opening frequency of the start port (second start port 62) is increased.

  Note that the lottery advantageous to the player by the first lottery means is not limited to the time when the time-shortening function is activated (that is, the lottery time by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is shorter than in the normal gaming state). For example, the case where the winning probability by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is higher than that in the normal gaming state, or the case where the winning probability by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the lottery time is shortened. To do. In other words, any mode may be used as long as it makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 62 and “a lottery is performed so that a lottery result advantageous to the player is obtained”. As a result, the frequency at which the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start port 62 opens and closes increases, and as a result, the game ball easily enters the second start port 62. Therefore, since the number of game balls paid out from the ball payout device 128 increases, the decrease of the game balls is delayed (the game balls may increase slightly), and so-called “ball holding” is improved.

Also, when the “first special win” is won by the special symbol lottery means 400 and the “second special win” is won by the special symbol lottery means 400. The “first special gaming state” is not necessarily the same special gaming state. For example, the “first special game state” that occurs when the “first special win” is won in the special symbol lottery means 400 is set as the 15-round special game state, and the special symbol lottery means 400 sets the “second special win state”. The “first special game state” that occurs when “” is won may be a 16-round special game state. That is, the configuration shown in the following means 2 may be used.
[Means 2]
This gaming machine
A game board in which a game area is formed and a game medium is driven toward the game area;
A start port that is disposed in a game area of the game board and has a movable piece that can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state in which the game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
Start detection means for detecting that the game medium driven toward the game area is received by the start port;
First lottery means for performing lottery including at least a first special hit, a second special hit, and a third special hit in the lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection means;
A passage port disposed in a game area of the game board and through which a game medium can pass;
Passage detection means for detecting that the game medium has passed through the passage opening;
A second lottery means for performing a lottery including at least a miss and a win in the lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the passage detecting means;
Starting port opening and closing execution means capable of executing the opening and closing operation of the movable piece in response to winning in the lottery by the second lottery means;
An opening / closing device that is arranged in a game area of the game board and is capable of opening and closing between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game medium and an open state in which a game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
An opening / closing device opening / closing execution means capable of performing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device;
An acceptance detecting means for detecting that the game medium is received by the opening and closing device;
Profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection means or the acceptance detection means;
According to the lottery result by the first lottery means, the normal gaming state and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device are performed for a number of times that the opening time per time is a predetermined time and is greater than a predetermined threshold. The first special gaming state executed by the device opening / closing execution means and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device are performed for a number of times that the opening time per time is shorter than the predetermined time and less than a predetermined threshold. The second special gaming state executed by the opening / closing device opening / closing execution means, and the first advantageous gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the first lottery means and the second lottery means than in the normal gaming state. The first lottery player than in the normal gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state in which the lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the second lottery means than in the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state Anda gaming state control means for controlling any of the gaming state of the plurality of game status advantageous lottery comprises at least a third advantageous game which is carried out to the player by,
The gaming state control means is
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the first special win, the first special gaming state is generated and the first advantageous gaming state is generated after the first special gaming state is ended,
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the second special win, the first special gaming state is generated and the second advantageous gaming state is generated after the end of the first special gaming state,
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the third special win, after the second special gaming state based on the win for the third special win is over, the lottery by the first lottery means One of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state is generated in accordance with the gaming state at the time of play.

According to this, the special gaming state in which opening / closing of the opening / closing device is executed more than the predetermined threshold is the first special gaming state, and opening / closing of the opening / closing device is executed less than the predetermined threshold. The special game state becomes the second special game state. That is, for example, when the threshold value is 10, both the special game state with 12 rounds and the special game state with 15 rounds are both in the first special game state. Similarly, both the special game state with one round and the special game state with two rounds are both in the second special game state. The first special game state and the second special game state only have to be significantly different in the profit (that is, the number of game balls paid out from the ball payout device 128) given to the player when the special game state occurs. . Therefore, the same effect as the configuration of the means 1 can be enjoyed.
[Means 3]
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the third special win, the gaming state control means has at least a first advantageous gaming state when the lottery is performed by the first lottery means. Is, the first advantageous gaming state is generated after the end of the second special gaming state.

  According to this, when the third special win (third big win) is won by lottery by the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) during the first advantageous gaming state, the second special gaming state is ended after the second special gaming state ends. One advantageous gaming state occurs. That is, if the third special win is won when the probability varying function is activated and the time-shortening function is activated, the probability varying function-activating state and the time-shortening function operating state are continued after the second special gaming state is finished.

  Therefore, even when the probability variation function is activated and the short special function is activated, even if the third special hit is won, it is possible to prevent a player from being discouraged and to provide a gaming machine with enhanced interest. Can do.

That is, since the first special game state occurs when the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the first jackpot, the profit given to the player is greater than when the second special game state occurs. In addition, since both the probability variation function and the short-time function are activated, not only the probability of occurrence of the next special gaming state is high, but also the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 62 is promoted. Further, by promoting the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 62, the game can be played until the next special game state occurs without greatly reducing the game ball (in a so-called “good ball holding” state). Can continue. If the player wins the third jackpot while playing a game in such a state, the player will be very discouraged. In addition, the fact that such a situation can occur means that the interest of the gaming machine itself is reduced, and the separation of customers becomes serious. In particular, if you win the third jackpot without enjoying the benefits of winning the first jackpot despite winning the first jackpot, the decline in interest will be significant. Therefore, according to the present invention, when the third jackpot is won when both the probability variation function and the time reduction function are operating, the probability variation function and the time reduction function are further increased after the second special gaming state is finished. Since both operate, the fall of interest can be prevented.
[Means 4]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The lottery result in the first lottery means further includes a small win,
When the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for a small hit, the opening / closing device opening / closing execution means performs the opening / closing of the switchgear based on the fact that the lottery result by the first lottery means is a third special hit The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device is executed in substantially the same manner as the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device by means.

  According to this, the mode of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device performed when the third special hit (third big win) is won by the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) (that is, the second special gaming state) The mode of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in FIG. 2 is substantially the same as the mode of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device performed in the case of winning the small hit.

  Therefore, it is difficult for the player to grasp whether the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special hit or the small hit. Therefore, when the third special win is won in the normal gaming state, a thrilling feeling such as whether or not the probability variation function is activated can be felt, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Note that when the probability variation function is activated, the variation time of a plurality of symbol sequences in the display means (liquid crystal display device 58) may be shortened. However, in the third advantageous gaming state of the present invention, a special hit is achieved. Only the winning probability is increased, and the variation time of the plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 58) is not shortened (that is, substantially the variation time of the plurality of symbol sequences displayed in the normal gaming state). At the same time). This is to make it difficult for the player to determine whether the third special hit or the small hit.

  Further, when the configuration of the means 3 and the configuration of the means 4 are combined, when the probability variation function and the time reduction function are both in operation, the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the third special win. When the second special gaming state is over, both the probability variation function and the time reduction function continue to operate.

Accordingly, even when the third special win is won, the operation of both the probability variation function and the time-shortening function continues after the end of the second special gaming state, so that the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is performed. Even in such a case, the player can continue the game without worrying about whether the winning type in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special hit or the small hit. As a result, interest is enhanced.
[Means 5]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4,
Display means capable of displaying a combination of at least a plurality of symbol sequences;
The display of the plurality of symbol sequences is started in the display unit in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection unit, and the display unit is displayed in accordance with the lottery result of the first lottery unit. Display control means for displaying a stop at
The display control means is
During the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first special gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the first lottery means winning of the first special win, the plurality of symbol sequences are displayed in the first variation mode. As well as a variable display based on
When the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second special gaming state based on the fact that the first lottery means that the lottery result is a win for the third special win, the third advantageous gaming state is generated. During the display, the plurality of symbol sequences are variably displayed based on a second variation mode different from the first variation mode.

  According to this, a plurality of symbol rows (decorated symbol rows) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 58). When a game ball is received at the start opening (second start opening 62), the display of fluctuations of a plurality of symbol sequences is started in response to this, and then the lottery result by the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) is displayed. Is done. When the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the first special win, a plurality of symbol sequences are variably displayed based on the first variation mode during the first advantageous gaming state after the end of the first special gaming state. . In addition, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special win, a plurality of symbol sequences are variably displayed based on the second variation mode during the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second special gaming state. Is done.

  Therefore, the variation mode of the plurality of symbol sequences during the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first special gaming state, and the variation mode of the plurality of symbol sequences during the third advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the third special gaming state. Are different from each other. Therefore, when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is performed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 (that is, when the second special gaming state occurs), The player becomes more difficult to grasp that the probability variation function is operating.

  In addition, when the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is opened / closed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is difficult for the player to know the operation of the probability variation function. Therefore, you may think that the probability variation function is not working. However, at this time, since the probability variation function is activated, a special gaming state is likely to occur. Therefore, if the probability variation function is not activated and the player wins a special win when he has given up once, the joy at this time will be very great. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, when the configuration of the means 4 and the configuration of the means 5 are combined, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special hit, the third advantageous game after the end of the second special game state The probability variation function is activated by changing the variation mode of the plurality of symbol sequences in the state and the variation mode of the plurality of symbol sequences when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a small hit. The difficulty of grasping becomes more remarkable, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.
[Means 6]
In the gaming machine according to means 5,
When the first advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second special gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the first lottery means that the third special win is won, the first advantageous gaming state is generated. The inside is characterized in that the plurality of symbol sequences are variably displayed based on the first variation mode.

  According to this, when both of the probability variation function and the time-shortening function are operating, when the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the third special win, the first advantage after the end of the second special gaming state During the gaming state, a plurality of symbol sequences are displayed in a variable manner based on the first variation mode.

Therefore, even if both the probability variation function and the short-time function are activated, even if the third special win is won, the variation display mode of the plurality of symbol sequences is continued without any change. Therefore, the player can reduce the feeling of loss caused by winning the third special hit. That is, when both the probability variation function and the short-time function are in operation, it is easy to win the first special win. The joy is greater when you win the special one. However, according to the present invention, even when the third special win is won, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of feelings of regret that the first special win has not been won. The interest of is enhanced.
[Means 7]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The lottery result in the first lottery means further includes a fourth special hit,
The gaming state control means generates a second special gaming state when the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the fourth special win, and first after the second special gaming state ends. An advantageous gaming state is generated.

  According to this, when the fourth special win is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, both the probability changing function and the time-shortening function are activated after the second special gaming state is finished.

  Therefore, since the variation of the special game state increases, the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the fact that the time reduction function is operating indicates that the probability changing function is operating, the player can clearly grasp that the probability changing function is operating.

  In particular, when the configuration of the means 3 and the configuration of the means 7 are combined, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device (big prize opening 68) is performed during the normal gaming state, and the time-shortening function is subsequently activated. Since the player can grasp that the probability variation function has also been activated, the player can feel as if the probability variation function has been activated suddenly.

Further, when the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the fourth special win, a plurality of pieces displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 58) after the second special game state based on the fourth special win is over. When the variation mode of the symbol sequence is variably displayed based on the first variation mode, it becomes as if the probability variation function has suddenly occurred, and the feeling obtained can be tasted.
[Means 8]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7,
Production sound output means capable of outputting production sound;
Effect sound output control means for controlling the effect sound output in the effect sound output means according to the gaming state,
The production sound output control means,
During the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first special gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the first lottery means the winning of the first special win, the effect sound is generated based on the first effect sound. With output control,
During the third advantageous gaming state when the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second special gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the first lottery means the winning of the third special win During the normal gaming state, the production sound is output-controlled based on the second production sound different from the first production sound.

  According to this, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the first special win, a production sound is produced based on the first production sound during the first advantageous gaming state after the special gaming state ends. Is output. Also, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the third special win, the first effect sound is different from the first effect sound during the third advantageous advantageous gaming state after the special gaming state and the normal gaming state. A production sound is output based on the second production sound.

  Therefore, the production sound in the first advantageous gaming state after the special gaming state when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the first special win and the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 are the third special. A different effect sound is output from the effect sound in the third advantageous game state after the special game state when the winning is achieved. Therefore, when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is performed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 (that is, when the second special gaming state occurs), The player becomes more difficult to grasp that the probability variation function is operating.

  In addition, when the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is opened / closed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is difficult for the player to know the operation of the probability variation function. Therefore, you may think that the probability variation function is not working. However, at this time, since the probability variation function is activated, a special gaming state is likely to occur. Therefore, if the probability variation function is not activated and the player wins a special win when he has given up once, the joy at this time will be very great. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, when the configuration of the means 5 and the configuration of the means 8 are combined, the third advantageous game after the end of the second special game state when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special hit. A plurality of symbol patterns in the state and a plurality of effect sounds in the first advantageous gaming state after the end of the first special gaming state when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the first special hit. This is different from the variation pattern and effect sound of the symbol sequence. Accordingly, the probability variation function is activated during the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second special gaming state in the case where the lottery result by 00 is the third special win, but the probability variation function is inoperative at all. In this way, the player can feel even more. Therefore, the joy when winning a special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 is further increased, and the interest is enhanced.
[Means 9]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
And further includes game medium payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media to the player in response to detection of the game medium by at least the start detection means,
The profit granting means is the game medium payout means.

  According to this, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in response to detection of game balls by the start detection means (second start port sensor 136).

Accordingly, since the game ball can easily enter the second start port 62 when the time-shortening function is activated, not only the frequency of the lottery by the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) is increased, but also a predetermined number of game balls. Is paid out, so the rate of decrease of the game ball is slowed down, and in some cases it may increase slightly.
[Means 10]
This gaming machine
A game board in which a game area is formed and a game medium is driven toward the game area;
A start port that is disposed in a game area of the game board and has a movable piece that can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state in which the game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
Start detection means for detecting that the game medium driven toward the game area is received by the start port;
First lottery means for performing lottery including at least a first special hit, a second special hit, and a third special hit in the lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection means;
First lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result by the first lottery means;
First reservation means for reserving displaying the lottery result by the first lottery means on the first lottery result display means;
A passage port disposed in a game area of the game board and through which a game medium can pass;
Passage detection means for detecting that the game medium has passed through the passage opening;
A second lottery means for performing a lottery including at least a miss and a win in the lottery result in response to detection of the game medium by the passage detecting means;
Second lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result by the second lottery means;
A second reservation unit that reserves to display the lottery result by the second lottery unit on the second lottery result display unit;
Starting port opening and closing execution means capable of executing the opening and closing operation of the movable piece in response to winning in the lottery by the second lottery means;
An opening / closing device that is arranged in a game area of the game board and is capable of opening and closing between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game medium and an open state in which a game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
An opening / closing device opening / closing execution means capable of performing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device;
An acceptance detecting means for detecting that the game medium is received by the opening and closing device;
Game medium payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media to the player in response to detection of game media by at least the start detection means or the acceptance detection means;
According to the lottery result by the first lottery means, the normal gaming state and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device are performed for a number of times that the opening time per time is a predetermined time and is greater than a predetermined threshold. The first special gaming state executed by the device opening / closing execution means and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device are performed for a number of times that the opening time per time is shorter than the predetermined time and less than a predetermined threshold. The second special gaming state executed by the opening / closing device opening / closing execution means, and the first advantageous gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the first lottery means and the second lottery means than in the normal gaming state. The first lottery player than in the normal gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state in which the lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the second lottery means than in the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state A gaming state control means for controlling any of the gaming state of the plurality of game states including at least a third advantageous gaming state advantageous lottery is performed to the player by,
Display means capable of displaying at least the lottery result by the first lottery means displayed on the first lottery result display means as a combination of a plurality of symbol rows;
The display of the plurality of symbol sequences is started in the display unit in response to detection of the game medium by the start detection unit, and the display unit is displayed in accordance with the lottery result of the first lottery unit. Display control means for stopping display in
Production sound output means capable of outputting production sound;
Production sound output control means for controlling the production sound output in the production sound output means according to the gaming state,
The gaming state control means generates a first special gaming state when the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the first special win and the first advantageous game after the end of the first special gaming state. When a lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for a second special win, a first special gaming state is generated and a second advantageous gaming state is set after the first special gaming state is finished. And when the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win for the third special win, after the second special gaming state based on the win for the third special win is over, the first lottery means Depending on the gaming state when the lottery is performed, one of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state is generated,
During the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first special gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the first lottery means the winning of the first special win, the display control means displays the plurality of symbol strings. The sound output is controlled based on the first effect sound, and the sound output control means outputs the effect sound based on the first effect sound.
When the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second special gaming state based on the fact that the first lottery means that the lottery result is a win for the third special win, the third advantageous gaming state is generated. The display means displays the plurality of symbol sequences in a variable manner based on a second variation aspect different from the first variation aspect, and the sound output control means displays a first difference from the first effect sound. The second production sound is output-controlled.

  According to this, when a game medium (game ball) is received in the start port (second start port 62) and detected by the start detection means (second start port sensor 136), at least it comes off and the first special hit is made. (First jackpot), second special jackpot (second jackpot) and third special jackpot (third jackpot) are drawn by the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) included in the lottery result. The lottery result is displayed on the first lottery result display means (special symbol display 74). When the game ball passes through the passage port 64 and is detected by the passage detection means (passage sensor 132), the second lottery means (ordinary symbol lottery means 300) including at least a miss and a win included in the lottery result. A lottery is performed, and the lottery result is displayed on the second lottery result display means (normal symbol display 78). When the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 300 is won, the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the second start opening 62 is executed by the start opening / closing execution means (second start opening opening / closing execution means 310). The lottery result displayed on the special symbol display 74 is displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 58) as a combination of a plurality of symbol rows. The plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 starts to be displayed in the liquid crystal display device 58 in response to the detection of the game ball by the start detection means (second start port sensor 136), and the special symbol lottery means. A plurality of symbol sequences are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 58 according to the lottery result of 400. Further, the effect sound output from the effect sound output means (the lower speakers 22 and 24 and the upper speakers 32 and 34) is output controlled by the effect sound control means 256 according to the gaming state. When the first jackpot is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, a first special gaming state (first jackpot gaming state) is generated, and when the first jackpot gaming state is ended, a first advantageous gaming state is generated. . Further, when the second jackpot is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, the first jackpot gaming state is generated, and when the first jackpot gaming state is ended, the second advantageous gaming state is generated. Further, when the third jackpot is won in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, a second special gaming state (second jackpot gaming state) is generated, and when the second jackpot gaming state ends, the special symbol lottery means 400 One of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state is generated according to the gaming state when the lottery is performed. When the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the first jackpot, during the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the display control means 250 variably displays based on the first variation mode. At the same time, the effect sound control means 256 controls the output of the effect sound based on the first effect sound. When the third advantageous gaming state occurs after the end of the second jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third jackpot, the display control means 250 during the third advantageous gaming state A plurality of symbol sequences are displayed in a variable manner based on a second variation mode different from the first variation mode, and a second effect sound different from the first effect sound is output and controlled by the effect sound control means 256. The The first jackpot game state is a game in which the opening time per one time is a predetermined time and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device is executed for a predetermined number of times. The second jackpot game state is In this game, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device is executed over a number of times that the opening time per time is shorter than the predetermined time and less than the predetermined number of times. Further, the first advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the special symbol lottery means 400 and the normal symbol lottery means 300 than in the normal gaming state. Is a gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed by the normal symbol lottery means 300 than in the normal gaming state, and the third advantageous gaming state is a special symbol lottery means than in the normal gaming state. 400 is a gaming state in which a lottery advantageous to the player is performed.

  Accordingly, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the third jackpot, any one of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. Since a gaming state occurs, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the absence of so-called “probability fluctuation”.

  In addition, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the third jackpot, the first advantageous game state and the third game state according to the gaming state when the special symbol lottery means 400 is won. One of the advantageous gaming states occurs. Therefore, after the second jackpot gaming state ends, a change can be given compared to the case where the gaming state corresponding to the lottery result occurs, so that the interest of the game is enhanced.

In the present invention, “first special hit (first jackpot)”, “second special jackpot (second jackpot)” and “third special jackpot (third jackpot)” are all “First special gaming state (first big hit gaming state)” and “second special gaming state (first game state) which are the winning types in the first lottery means (special symbol lottery means 400) and indicate the game mode when the special gaming state occurs. "Big jackpot gaming state""is a different concept. In other words, it does not mean that the “second special game state” occurs when the special symbol lottery means 400 wins the “second special win”. When the “special hit of 2” is won, the “first special gaming state” occurs.

  Accordingly, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the third jackpot, any one of the first advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. Since a gaming state occurs, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the absence of so-called “probability fluctuation”.

  In addition, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is a win for the third jackpot, the first advantageous game state and the third game state according to the gaming state when the special symbol lottery means 400 is won. One of the advantageous gaming states occurs. Therefore, after the second jackpot gaming state ends, a change can be given compared to the case where the gaming state corresponding to the lottery result occurs, so that the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, the variation mode of the plurality of symbol sequences during the first advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the first special gaming state and the variation mode of the plurality of symbol sequences during the third advantageous gaming state that occurs after the end of the third special gaming state Are different from each other. Therefore, when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is performed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 (that is, when the second special gaming state occurs), The player becomes more difficult to grasp that the probability variation function is operating.

  In addition, when the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is opened / closed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is difficult for the player to know the operation of the probability variation function. Therefore, you may think that the probability variation function is not working. However, at this time, since the probability variation function is activated, a special gaming state is likely to occur. Therefore, if the probability variation function is not activated and the player wins a special win when he has given up once, the joy at this time will be very great. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the first special win, the production sound in the first advantageous game state after the special game state is ended, and the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special. A different effect sound is output from the effect sound in the third advantageous game state after the special game state when the winning is achieved. Therefore, when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is performed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 (that is, when the second special gaming state occurs), The player becomes more difficult to grasp that the probability variation function is operating.

  In addition, when the opening / closing device (large winning opening 68) is opened / closed by winning the third special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400, it is difficult for the player to know the operation of the probability variation function. Therefore, you may think that the probability variation function is not working. However, at this time, since the probability variation function is activated, a special gaming state is likely to occur. Therefore, if the probability variation function is not activated and the player wins a special win when he has given up once, the joy at this time will be very great. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 400 is the third special win, the variation pattern and the effect sound of the plurality of symbol sequences in the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second special gaming state are the special symbol lottery. In the case where the lottery result by means 400 is the first special win, it differs from the variation mode and the effect sound of the plurality of symbol sequences in the first advantageous game state after the end of the first special game state. Accordingly, the probability variation function is activated during the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the second special gaming state in the case where the lottery result by 00 is the third special win, but the probability variation function is inoperative at all. In this way, the player can feel even more. Therefore, the joy when winning a special win in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 400 is further increased, and the interest is enhanced.

  In addition, although this invention is described in said preferable embodiment, this invention is not restrict | limited only to it. Various embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

  For example, like the pachinko machine 10 in the above-described embodiment, a first start port 60 that can receive a game ball, and a first start port sensor 134 that detects that the game ball has been received in the first start port 60, May be further provided. At this time, when the game ball is received by the first start port 60 or the second start port 62, that is, when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 134 or the second start port sensor 136, the special ball is detected. A lottery is performed by the symbol lottery means 400.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first advantageous game state is a so-called “probability short-time game state”, the second advantageous game state is a so-called “short-time game state”, and the third advantageous game state is a so-called “probability-variable game state”. However, it is not limited to these.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 20 Front frame body 22, 24 Lower speaker 26 Lower plate 27 Ball discharge button 28 Operation handle 30 Open window 32, 34 Upper speaker 36 Upper plate 50 Game board 52 Game area 54 Launch rail 56 Backflow prevention plate 58 Liquid crystal display device 60 First starting port 62 Second starting port 63 Pair of movable pieces 64, 66 Passing port 68 Large winning port 70, 72 General winning port 74 Special symbol display 76 Special symbol reserved display 78 Normal symbol indicator 80 Normal symbol Reservation indicator 100 Main board 110 Main control board 120 Dispensing control board 128 Ball dispensing device 130 Panel relay terminal board 132 Passing sensor 134 First starting port sensor 136 Second starting port sensor 138 Display board 140 Grand prize opening relay terminal plate 142 Grand prize opening count sensor 144 Grand prize opening solenoid 150 Start opening relay Terminal board 152 Start port solenoid 200 Peripheral board 210 Peripheral control board 220 Sound source IC
230 Frame decoration relay terminal board 232 Frame decoration lamp 240 Lamp drive board 250 Display control means 252 Fluctuation display pattern storage means 254 Production display pattern storage means 256 Production sound control means 258 Production sound pattern storage means 260 Lamp control board 262 Lamp lighting pattern storage Means 300 Normal symbol lottery means 302 Random number generating means 304 Time-short operation determining means 310 Start opening / closing execution means 320 Normal symbol reserved means 322 Normal symbol reserved number storage means 324 Normal symbol reserved number display control means 328 Normal symbol display control means 400 Special Symbol lottery means 402 Random number generation means 404 Probability change determination means 420 Special symbol reserve means 422 Special symbol reserve number storage means 424 Special symbol reserve number display control means 428 Special symbol display control means 500 Big hit gaming state occurrence Stage 510 small hit game execution unit 520 winning opening closing execution means 600 command transmitting means

Claims (3)

A start opening provided in the game area;
A special lottery means capable of performing a lottery including at least a big prize and a small prize per special prize in the lottery result based on the acceptance of the game medium at the start opening;
A winning probability control means capable of controlling a low probability gaming state in which the winning probability in the lottery by the special lottery means is set relatively low or a high probability gaming state in which the winning probability is set higher than the low probability gaming state;
An opening / closing device that is provided in the gaming area and can be opened and closed between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game medium and an open state in which the game medium is more easily received than the closed state;
A prize ball payout means for paying out a prize ball based on at least acceptance of the game medium to the opening and closing device;
Special game execution means for performing a special game in which the opening and closing device is opened and closed in a mode corresponding to the special winning selected based on the fact that the special winning is won in the lottery by the special lottery means,
In a gaming machine comprising
further,
A passage opening provided in the gaming area;
A normal lottery means for performing a lottery for a normal hit based on the passage of the game medium to the passageway;
Start acceptance facilitating means for facilitating acceptance of game media to the start opening based on the fact that the normal winning is won in the lottery by the normal lottery means;
State control means capable of controlling to a normal state in which it is relatively difficult to receive game media at the start port or to a specific state in which it is easier to receive game media to the start port than the normal state;
Execution of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which a large amount of prize balls can be paid out when the winning prize is won by lottery by the special lottery means regardless of the gaming state, and the winning probability control Grand prize granting means capable of providing at least control of the high probability gaming state by means and control of the specific state by the state control means ,
Execution of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which the amount of prize balls to be paid out is smaller than when winning per prize when the prize per prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means, A prize profit granting means capable of providing at least the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means;
With
The prize prize granting means is:
Without providing control of the specific state by the state control means when the winning per prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means performed in the low probability gaming state and the normal state, the grand prize A first small prize that provides the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which a smaller amount of prize balls are paid out than when the winning is won, and the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means. An award that is paid out when the prize is won when the prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means performed in the high probability game state and the specific state. In addition to executing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in a mode in which the number of balls is small, and controlling the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means, the state control hand A second small prize profit providing means for providing control of the specific state by a stage;
The special lottery means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery for the special winning is performed so that the winning per prize is easier than the winning per prize. Regardless of whether it is in the normal state or the specific state, when a prize per extra small prize is won in the lottery by the special lottery means, a smaller amount of prize balls are paid out than when the prize per prize is won The super-small prize providing means for providing the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing device in the form, the control of the specific state by the state control means, and the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: Display control means capable of executing variable display using a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area based on the lottery result by the special lottery means;
When a specific condition different from the special win is established in the lottery by the special lottery means, the control of the high probability gaming state by the winning probability control means and the control of the specific state by the state control means Although not accompanied by either, the specific profit granting means for performing the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing device in a mode in which the amount of prize balls to be paid out is smaller than when the winning per winning prize is won,
Further comprising
The display control means includes
Fluctuation display using the plurality of symbols executed when a specific condition different from the special win is established in the lottery by the special lottery means, and the prize per prize is won by the lottery by the special lottery means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for executing the display in a manner that is difficult to distinguish from the variable display using the plurality of symbols executed when the game is performed.